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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 22 months before the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD780 IS scores versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W560

 SD780 IS W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W560 SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W560

 SD780 IS W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS offers external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS against the W560.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and W560.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W560
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Alternate name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $139